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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
With Scrupulous Exactness.

The reader will see at glance that
the following story belongs to an ear
lier generation than the present. 1t is
told of Stephen Girard, the Philadel-
phia banker, and one of the earliest Of
American millionaires. If any one
thinks the sum involved small one to
be taken into account on either side
let him read the following note:
For Vallu Received promise to pay to
Abraham Anderson, Treasurer of the min
lsterial fund, the sum OF two dollars and
thirty-tive cents and nine mills in one year
from the date.
-, October z 1905. -
Men have lost that regard for trifes,
as these sums now seem, and with that
loss may be counted the loss of many a
fortune, to say nothing of the good
names that have disappeared.
A gentleman from Europe purchased
bill of exchange on Girard to defray
he expenses of tour to this country.
It was duly honored on presentation.
but, in the course of their transactions,
it so happened that one cent remained
to be refunded on the part of the Eu-
IopcdI, hutt VII tic CNO VI hio oO PhA wi V
from this country Girard dunned him
for il.
The gentleman apologized, and
rendered him a six and quarter cent
piece. Mr.. Girard rendered him in
change five cents, which the gentle
man declined to accept, alleging he
was entitled to an additional quarter
of cent.
In reply, Girard admitted the fact,
but informed him that it was not in
his power to comply, as the govern
ment had neglected to provide the
fractional coin in question, and re-
turned the gentleman the six and a
quarter cent piece, reminding him,
however, that he was still his debtor
for the balance. Youths Companion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
What TO do for Neuralgia.

The nurses duty in neuralgia is to
apply whatever outward application she
finds will give relief. A piece of cot
ton dipped in laudanum laid upon the
affected part and covered with oiled
silk will sometimes give ease. A fan
mel wet with chloroform and applied
in the same way is still more effectual;
it burns like mustard and must be
watched lest it blister. Painting with
menthol, which is merely preparation
of oil of peppermint, occasionally re-
lieyes. Carbolic acid and glycerine, or
tincture of aconite root, are used as
liniments. Sometimes a flannel bag
filed with bran heated in the oven and
put on very hot will quiet the pain for
time. The doctor will give some
medicine, as iron, quinine and strych-
MIA, or belladonna, and probable pre-
scribe change of air. Whatever in
creases the strength and improves the
general health will help to rout the foe.
-Elilabeth Robinson Seovil, in Good
HO1tSekeeDi,aU.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08


lost her hustle. but finally the hustle
ceased and all resumed their former
state Of mind.
James Cognovich. deputy sheriff,
started from Aspen to st. Elmo, Colo,
on official business. A storm came up,
and he took shelter in deserted cabin,
tying his horse outside. just as he
got his boots of to warm his feet his
horse broke away, and heedlessly the
man started out in his stocking feet to
get him. Presently he lost his reckon
ing, as well as his horse. and wander
ed about all night in the cold and bliz-
zard. When morning broke he found
himself near cabin, where he was
cared for and sent back to Aspen,
where it was found his feet and legs to
the knees were frozen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
The Descent of Man.

"A few years ago." said Mrs. A., al
had servant who hated men. She
was spinster about 40 years of age,
and she seemed to cherish settled
aversion to the brothers of the human
family. One day she asked for my IL
brary ticket to go to our village library
for book to read. recommended
two or three books which / thought she
would find within her capacity. but she
found that they were all out and she
chose book for herself. 1t was OAR
wins Descent of man. why did you
pick out this book, Biddy?" asked her.
in surprise. Sure ma am,' she replied,
.it says its about daycent man, and If
there's one daycent man top of ground
/ thought I'd like to be radin' about
him; but it amt about any man at all,
ma'am; it's all about monkeys, sure."
Boston Record
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

The election in Winona Tuesday was
a holly contested political fight. 2,743
votes were cast and there were three
tickets i'm the field-Republican, Demo.
cratic. and Labor. The Democrats
made clean sweep, electing their city
ticket by an average majority of $50.
IF "Voter" knew who wrote the arti.
Gle in the weekly FREE Press, he would
have had no occasion to drive his dirty
pen with such vehemence at Mr.. Hunt
1t is hardly necessary to say the editor
of this paper writes his opinions without
sign or signature, but we are frank to
say that the gentleman who penned the
article signed with an asterisk expressed
the sentiments of this community re-
garding HIM who hides behind the
very respectable cognomen of "Voter. y
1t required no hesitation on the part Of
the reader to select the individual re-
ferred to by "*" SO completely was his
nature and characteristics portrayed. A
braying ass, such as "Voter." is an ex'
ceptional breed of his kind, and rare
specimen to feast ones eyes upon. He
should be placed in a glass cage and put
on exhibition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

In Leavenworth, Kansas, during the
past few days thousand women have
been registered IN view of the munich
pal elections, and great activity is DIS
played in the organizations in which they
are interested. If the women in the
municipalities where franchise is gran
ted them continue TO manifest such an
interest in voting, it will bring about
general suffrage for the sex in a very
short time. The reports from Kansas
20 to confirm the belief that while the
women appear generally indifferent, yet
with the right to vote granted them,
they will soon arouse interest among
themselves to an unexpected degree.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
TIE Maine House of Representative

THE Maine House of Representatives
has concurred in the Senate amend
ments to the HOUSE liquor bill, and it
has been sent to Governor Bowel for
his signature. 1t will 20 into effect in
its main feature on May /. The bill makes
the penalty on first conviction thirty
days imprisonment and imposes fine
to be named by the Court; prohibits the
sale of cider for tlppling purposes, and
allows druggiststo keep all kinds ofin-
toxicatiug liquors for the sole purpose
of compounding medicines. 1t also
makes the the payment of a United
States tax prima facie evidence of the
illegal sale of liquors, because druggist
is not required to pay that tax for using
liquors in compromising medicines, and
imposes penalty on railroad employees
for unloading liquors outside of regular
stations. The fee system also receives
a blow in the change of the Liquor Com.
missioner's rewards, which are provided
for in the shape ola regular salary in
stead of by percentage on the regular
sales, as heretofore. There is, apparent
ly, no reason why another drink of liq-
uor should be bought or sold in Maine,
except the one that human nature is
human nature, but this prohibition does
not consider.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
cInelnn..l.. BIZ rims coming

CINCINNATI, April 1.-The commits.
sioners having In charge the arrange
ments for the centennial exposition to be
held here in 1883 have secured from the
board of public affairs the privilege of Us.
ing the canal and the street on either side
of it from Twelfth street to Fifteenth
street. This portion of the canal runs
along the site of the Music hall and ex.
position building, and 1t Is proposed to
put all under roof and use the canal for q
:horoughfare. filling 1t with boats for car
rying visitors. This concession virtually
settles the question of the location of the
centennial exposition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

A SPECIAL investigation has been made
by the Agricultural bureau at Washing
ton into the debts of the farmers in the
West. tbs found that there are now
about 5000. 600 owners of farms and that
1000, 600 new farms have been acquired
since 1880. The proportion of farmers
who are in debt ranges from 10 to so pei
cent. These debts are chiefly in the
form of mortgages on the land, and are
largely held by Eastern capitall SITS or in
surance companies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
A sudden Case of stage STRUCK

NEW YORK, April GA scene Of ex-
element occurred In the last act Of the
performance of "Pa" ct the Brooklyn
Park theater. One Of the actors was
dancing an uproarious jig when one Of
the spectators suddenly left his parquet
seat and, passing through an empty box,
sprang upon the stage and Joined in the
dance with many violent gestures. His
excited manner and contortions gave evil
dence of sudden insanity. He was seized
by the police and locked up. His actions
created considerable excitement among
the spectators
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

DESPITE the efforts of the saloonlsts anC
their cohorts in the great cities of New
York, the legislature passed the Crosby
High License bill, and il now only re-
mains for Gov. Hill to attach his sigma
ture to make it law. AS in other States
where the high license measure has
come up for passage, the Democrats were
found solid on the negative side, while
the Republicans were almost unit il
favor of its adoption. What action Gov
Hill will take is surrounded with gooC
deal of doubt. A strong pressure is be-
ing brought on him to veto it, and there
is strong belief among many that he
will do SO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

II Senator Sherman wins the good will
of the people of the South it will be by
sound reasoning, and in no case by cat
ering to the prejudices of the people OF
that sections. Favor won by reason is
honorable, and 1t is Mr.. Sherman's
only method. He has no demagogery
in his makeup, and the many plain
statements he has made during his trip
through the Southern States is making
Northern Bourbons very uneasy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
Over . TrestIe.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 6.-Near Ad-
AIMS yesterday, on the Louisville g. Nash
vile road, the engine Of the second sec
ton Of freight train went over trestle,
resulting in complete smash-up. The
first section broke and the cars rolled
down grade, striking the engine of the
second, knocking it Of the track with
eight cars, and fell forty feet. Engineer
Williams and Fireman MCGOWAN were
badly injured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
A Woman Left in Sorry Plight.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April ga young wo-
man arrived in this city from Kansas
City In q sorry plight, deserted and heart
broken. She had two little boys in her
arms, twins, just 8 weeks old. The
mother was formerly resident of Green's
burg, in this state. A year ago she mar
ried railroad man named Fullmer, and
with him went to Kansas City. They
settled down and lived happily until q
short time ago. After they were blessed
with twin babies the young husband left
for parts unknown, and the brave little
mother is returning 10 the home Of her
mother in Greensburg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

Tho Strike Gaea On.

new YORK, April GA few of the
boss carpenters decline to accede to the
demands of the union for %. so per day of
nine hours. Two hundred trainers who
struck Monday returned to work at $3. %
per day and nine hours work. Trainers
In New York expect to find work at g. 80
per day and the strikers are not extern
sive. Journeymen plumbers continue to
strike for one apprentice to every four
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

The governor has appointed the trust
ees of the Minnesota soldiers home anC
they are to locate the home and super
intend its constructions. The trustees
are A. E. Christie, Austin; William p
Huntington, Redwood; Lucias A. Han
cock, Red Wing; Reese Henderson
Minneapolis; Thomas +. Cowing, Fergus
Falls; Henry A. Castle, st. Psul; and A
A. Brown, Alexandria. Their terms o.
office vary from two to six years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
First spring Lie From the South.

RALEIGH, N. c., April 5.-A meteoric
stone weighing fifteen pounds fell within
q few feet of the residence Of w. H. Jen-
kins, at Franklinton. It was cloudy
weather. Suddenly there was bright
fash as of fire in the sky, and then fol-
lowed desfening report, which was
heard for twenty miles in all directions
The meteoric stone fell In the yard, pene-
trating the earth to depth of several
feet
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

THE Madelia Times correctly says: at
is expected that the Cannon Valley rail.
road will be completed into Mankato by
May 18th. This route viii! be the near.
est for any to take from here by any who
desire to visit Red Wing or other points
near there on the Mississippi"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

SECRETARY of State Mattson says there
were several of the general laws passed
at the last session that did not appear in
the list published by the newspapers of
the State. There was not room for all
of them in the size of paper decided up
on, 30 those were picked out that were
of the most importance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
without Money Life Had No Char

WHEELING, w. Va, April 5.-Albert
Schairer, prominent business man, went
to his suburban residence, requested his
oldest daughter to look after her eight
brothers and sisters, and then repaired TO
his bedroom and blew his brains out.
Financial troubles and melancholy,
caused by the death of his wife: ara sup
posed to have been the causes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

A CHICAGO museum manager has just
originated a unique attraction, which il
nothlsg more or less than an aggrega-
ton of red-headed milliners, who for a
stated sum have been prevailed to put
themselves upon exhibition for week.
1t is needless to say that the card has
proved drawing one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
Protecting His wife's Good Name.

WABASH, Ind, April 5:-Charles EN-
srick, owner Of limerick opera house, in
circulating damaging reports concerning
Miller's wife. Miller was jailed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

The Republicans of Cincinnati sue.
ceeded, by very close vote, in electinl
Smith, Mayor. The unexpected strength
developed for the labor candidate is a
straw which shows what may be expect.
ed in the next Presidential contest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

Sixty years ago Robin and Allen
WHEREOF Hartford, Ind, agreed that
thereafter they would have all prop
erty and business in common. This
life partnership has never been dis
solved; indeed it is said that the BROTH
ers have neveh had the slightest mis-
understanding, apd to-day they are
rich and highly ssteemed by all who
know them. Theik property is abso-
lutely the property Of both, they never
give any but joint notes, they never
contract q debt that us not equally
binding upon each, AMI they are rare
ssanpasa Of happiness and prosperity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
building Interssts to be Crippled.

BosTeN, April 5.-Stone masons with
their mortar mixers and laborers struck
here at Newton Centre and South Franz
ineham for nine hours work and ten
hours' pay. The strike win be general
throughout the state,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
ch,n.men,, Onering TO California

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.-Three cases
of small pox was discovered among 1000
Chinese passengers on the steamship
Pekin which arrived from Hong Kong.
The vessel Is detained at quarantine, the
passengers being compelled TO remain on
board. The mails were fumigated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
rs,a. Law Maker, Go Home.

AUSTIN, Tex, April 5.-The LEGISLATURE
adjourned sine die. leaving the bill regu-
lating railways Enacted on. Resolutions
of sympathy with Ireland were passed.
The petition for an extra session has been
signed by thirty-two members OF the
hnuaa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
Brutal Noah Harper.

MEcHANIcsBURe, Ohio, April 5.-Noah
Harper, a negro, living nine miles east Of
here, beat his 12-year old child 50 brutally
that che died IN two hours. He had
placed her body in box, and was about
10 bury 1t when discovered He has not
yet been arrestad.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

Mosr, the Anarchist, did not learn
wisdom during his Incarceration at Sing
Sing, but has gone back to the editorship
of his revolutionary journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
Nothing New to Him.

LONDON, April 1.-The suspension of
Josiah Caldwell, promoter of stock COM
panies, has been announced. His liabili-
ties are said to enormous. Caldwell
failed before for million pounds ster-
ling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
Jem carnie Gets the Belt.

BosroN, April ed c. Holske says
'T have decided TO award the Interna-
tionsl belt and the Eght weight cham
pionship Of The wsrld t0 Jsm CazAis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08
WIN Di.tribute Them Eisewhere.

CHICAGO, April 5.-Theodore Frankson
dropped dead on State street with q
bundle Of labor tickets under his arm.
which he intended b peddle % tAe polla
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-08

rTdTT can i've at nome, ana make more
VIII lmoney at work for us, than ut anything
iIUj else in this world. Capital not needed j
aces. Any one can do the work. Large earn
ii,rs sure from first start. Costly outft ana
terms free. Better not delay Opse you
NOTHING 10 send us your address and md out |;
IN vou are wise YOU will do 30 at once. II.
HiILErr q Co., Portland, Maine. s4yrl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-07-14
SCHOOL NOTES.
I'VE would like to hear from YOU
every week.-ED !

With this week of our school wo finish
tho first half of our term. How fast
tine nies.
We'll, after all, VIC will haVo our lite-
rary. on last Friday the following Off
GERS were elected; President, Isaac Hall;
vico-prosidont, Cloyd Crane; secretary,
Miss Mary Jessop
Program for literary this Friday oven
ing.
Recitation-Tona Stone, lisa Monroe, J..
A. Sterling.
Music.
Essays e. NJ. Hoermans, Ida spahr,
Oda Metzlar.
Speeches. II Harshbargor, Percival
Lau'z, George White, jesse Trouer, Anna
Lynch.
Debate: Question 49, RESI- lrcd, That
there should be a compulsory school law
in West Virginia. To affirm, W. COuley,
h Mattinglyj to dony, ! NJ Jonerys,
JOS Feather.
Two new scholars this week-Kelly
Cdrrico and --- Gross,
Those nice, quiet, l:ttle chats ont in tho
hall on the window-sill ought not to be
interrupted, ought they Miss Is12
The X Z Il held a special meeting on
last Saturday Tor The purpose ct studying
up, more thoroughly, tho new rules.
Catcher Joe Feather does not like the
mask, ne says no can't SEQ with the
'tdrnal thing on.
Why do the students study 50 much
more on Tuesday aud Saturday nights
than on othor evenings? All III must be
that sign at Squire NeG's gate.
We viii tell you that
Hartman looks az that lituo mirror
most too often.
Raymond Away. has plenty to say TO
the girls.
1t taxes Mr. Barlow long time to got
to tho recitation scat.
One or two Of our students would
make very good detectives.
Moses is no slouch in thn mental oxer-
cise-, 80 he does have nts.
Gus says it is very convenient TO have
O chair 40 tho right end OF tho geography
class.
These warm days almost got away with
us.
Tho history lessons do about Tho Same
thing
STUDENT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-07-14
County Court.

This court convened on Monday
afternoon last, Present, Hon. c. NJ.
Bishop, II. c. Beatty and c. r. Law
ton.
Rev. James Guthrie was author.
lied to celebrate the rites of mar.
riage in all the counties of this State.
JAS. p. Wright, the surity for j.
b. Wright, gave notice that he de.
sired to be released from further liza
bility as said surety, and it was or.
dercd that j. B. Wright give a new
bond within ten days.
The parties who formally objected
to the appointment of committee
for Henry Spiker appeared by coun-
sci and withdrew their objections and
the appointment was confirmed.
The following named persons were
granted license to keep hotel or tav-
ern for the remainder of the current
license year ending April so, 1888 {:
Thos. Harrington Independence Mrs.
Sarah Knots. Mrs Hale. Mrs. NJ. r..
Catrill, Amos Snider Rowlesburg !;
VIM. Golden Newburg j. NJ. Hart
ley, Masontown Mrs. Lloyd, Reeds
Vile; George Weaver, Evansville;
Matte Huntington, S. j. Poston,
Mary Washington, Amos Carroll.
Terra Alta Zar Uagans, Brandon
Vile; Frank slbaugh, Bruceton IT,.
X. White, jas IL. ShaHer, j. A,
Lantz, Aurora; n. j. Gibson, Al
brights; Sarah Chichester, Terra
Alta Cora Smith, Kingwood.
sam'l r. Guscman was commits
stoned a notary public and took the
oath Of Office and gave approved Sc
curity.
The PROBATE Of tie will Of Samuel
Snidcr was tried before Che court and
decision rendered in favor Of the de.
fcn1ant.
The proceedings OF The clerk dur
ing vacation was approved. except
az TO the bond or WIN. a. Armstrong
who was ordered TO give additional
security,
Frank Don't was granted druggists
license TO do business al Ncwburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-07-14
STUDENT


Whoat harvest is over and John VOL
bas the boss crop.
j. AI.aud a IS. Gibson spont tho l.h ~,
home.
MIs. W. G. Gibson, Mrs. J. j.. King
ana Mrs Jesse Gallo spent Sunday last
with their mother, it boiug nor seventy
Third BIRTH day.
Miss Lecc, Formm, accompanied by
Charles WOLF paid our town q visit last
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss RhOda Gibson, of this place. who
BIAS boon 80 MorSaatywn since last March
is at home.
Mrs um5ey King or Grant district, is
visiting her daughter 90 tbis place.
u. s.. Gibson DIS visiting relatives and
friends at Deer Park. Md.
Alloy Bryto OF tho Coke region, was
noticed ON our streets a day or two tho
past wcok.
Colonel jenkins OF valley Point, was
circulating among bis many rncuIs hero
last vook
Miss Minnie Gibson and Minor Ti Ids
Of valley district, wcrc tho guests of Dr..
and Mrs =. W. Gibson, Sunday. Also
George and Peter Rohr.
Fussei Baehy is iu tL8 Eas, layiug BOD
DIS stock 70 drv goods.
Rybot. Arnold CO.. UopcWe1, continues
90 wear me belt as Nt sheep aud cattle
buyer.
Ruius Fuulscnsuno met with worry
painful accident ono day last weox. no
was saudiu2 ou sosno.d wcabor0oafd-
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OFFICERS arrestel Oscar J Harvey
who held portion in the Second
Comptroller's Office, last Thursday on
the charge of allowing the passage
Of forty three fraudulent claims for
horses while he was in the Third
Comptroller's Office, and the prepare
ton of many additional cases of a
similar nature. The loss to the gov.
ernment aggregates $4,000. He has
been dismissed from the service by
Secretary Fairchild,